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HeatherJ63
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Good Afternoon 

I saw my GP today about a lump I found in the muscle of my lower thigh.  She measured it and had a good feel. It is 2 and hald to 3 inches long and one and half inches wide. Sausage shape not moving. She has referred me urgently for a ultrasound. I am 61 years old and had some thyroid problems this past 12 months and had a non cancerous large growth removed last year. The doctor has put on the form sarcoma. I understand she needs to rule this out or catch it early! She used the word sarcoma without question mark, can she be sure? Or have I misunderstood. 

I would appreciate your thoughts 

Kindest regards 

Heather 

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I appreciate it can be worrying when you have a lump and can understand you wanting to find out more.

    There are many medical explanations for lumps. Your GP putting sarcoma on the ultrasound referral form indicates that any serious conditions like sarcoma are either ruled out or caught early if they are present.

    However, this does not mean she is certain it is a sarcoma. Doctors often use such terms on a referral form to make sure the scan and any other tests are prioritised. The ultrasound will hopefully help to provide more information about the nature of the lump which can help decide what the next steps should be.

    I hope you know more soon and that everything turns out to be okay. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things through. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I appreciate it can be worrying when you have a lump and can understand you wanting to find out more.

    There are many medical explanations for lumps. Your GP putting sarcoma on the ultrasound referral form indicates that any serious conditions like sarcoma are either ruled out or caught early if they are present.

    However, this does not mean she is certain it is a sarcoma. Doctors often use such terms on a referral form to make sure the scan and any other tests are prioritised. The ultrasound will hopefully help to provide more information about the nature of the lump which can help decide what the next steps should be.

    I hope you know more soon and that everything turns out to be okay. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things through. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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